Each day as I contemplate which new services to add or in which direction should I go, I realize that my focus needs to continue in the direction of community integration. To that end, I have decided to add social groups to my repertoire. Social groups are an opportunity for young adults with special needs to meet and mingle with typically developing peers. So as an OT, I feel that it is important to combine social skills with upper body strengthening and/or [instrumental] activities of daily living. A social skills group that is sports oriented or a community excursion really seems to fit the bill. Bowling is our first group and I hope to have a 1:1 ratio of typically developing peer to student with special needs. Bowling is loud and unpredictable so it is not for everyone. With the holidays coming, I think that my next group will be a weekend trip to the mall for shopping. Anyway, I hope that all is well. And remember just an apple a day........
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